Subaru is recalling 2013 Forester vehicles with potentially faulty seat belt assemblies that may not properly restrain occupants during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners will receive free replacement seat belts.
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Subaru is recalling 2013 Forester vehicles due to seat belt assemblies that may not properly restrain occupants during crashes. This could increase the risk of injury in a collision. Owners should have the seat belt assembly inspected and replaced by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251185-subaru-forester-2013-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251185-subaru-forester-2013-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V838000
“Subaru Forester 2013 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251185-subaru-forester-2013-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 22V838000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V838000).
The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly during a crash. This could mean the seat belt does not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners of 2013 Subaru Forester vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
This recall applies to 2013 Subaru Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.
Call 1-844-373-6614 to get instructions on the recall and schedule a seat belt inspection.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022.
This recall applies to 2013 Subaru Forester vehicles.
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V838000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 22V838000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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